tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20142791.post5300290088787376220..comments2024-03-11T07:41:19.149-04:00Comments on The Perfect Substitute: Back in the blogging game!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20142791.post-85278248348559717962009-07-31T13:00:46.075-04:002009-07-31T13:00:46.075-04:00I think United does it. It could be Delta or Conti...I think United does it. It could be Delta or Continental.Ellisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20142791.post-58923742301044519752009-07-31T10:54:42.491-04:002009-07-31T10:54:42.491-04:00That is interesting...
I know someone flying on U...That is interesting...<br /><br />I know someone flying on United on Monday, I'll have them take a look and see what the deal is.Matt E. Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00290146649328322694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20142791.post-51714907201749857652009-07-30T15:49:15.932-04:002009-07-30T15:49:15.932-04:00Over the last couple of years (I forget which airl...Over the last couple of years (I forget which airlines, not SW, but probably Delta or Continental or maybe United), when I check in at the electronic booth, they show me my seat and then ask me if I want to change seats. I always look for fun, and there is a diagram of the plane with seats that are free to change to and then others that you have to pay for. I have never had time to study the diagram closely to see why some seats might be more or less expensive (since I am in a hurry or someone behind me is waiting). But, at first glance I did not see a pattern that fits my utility function.Ellisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20142791.post-39564517590880251012009-07-30T11:38:42.911-04:002009-07-30T11:38:42.911-04:00Things are going well, Ellis! Finally settling in...Things are going well, Ellis! Finally settling in up here in Pittsburgh.<br /><br />My take on the same-price-for-all-seats-in-the-same-class idea is that if you were to buy a seat on any airline right now-- as far as I know-- you'd pay the same for every seat within the same class. Clearly, the market is segmented between first class and coach-- and even further so on longer haul flights. Maybe there's no need to break down the prices past this level, but they already choose to change them as days elapse...why stop there?<br /><br />I haven't heard about paying to change seats on the day of the flight; I've had my seat changed to sit next to others upon request without being charged, though it wouldn't surprise me if there were a charge for that in some scenarios.Matt E. Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00290146649328322694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20142791.post-58928228220562703332009-07-29T18:09:52.671-04:002009-07-29T18:09:52.671-04:00Hey Matt,
How are you?
Concerning point #3, ai...Hey Matt, <br /><br />How are you? <br /><br />Concerning point #3, airlines do charge different prices for different seats within the same section. I have never flown SW, but when you check in, they give you the option to change seats. Some seats are free to change to, others cost between $10 & $15. <br /><br />Also, it is not clear (to me) how value is determined. I have been offered a middle seat for $15 more instead of an aisle or window seat. Neither of these seats were exit row ones. I thought the latter two strictly dominated the former, but I guess I am wrong. Someone said that sometimes apparently similar seats have different leg room. I imagine those that fly a ton (like weekly or bi-weekly) would know.Ellisnoreply@blogger.com